Name/Title
McKinley mourning pin with flag and black draping.Entry/Object ID
2010.1.2215Description
This is a 3 part mourning pin made of celluloid, metal and cloth, measuring 3 in. long x 2 in. wide. A celluloid pin of with a picture of McKinley is the focal point. Arched above his picture are 9 white stars with a navy blue background. On either side are 5 red stripes on a white background. In white lettering below his portrait is the word "McKinley" on a navy blue background. Fanned out and attached to the top of the pin is black netting to indicate mourning. Attached to the bottom of the pin below the word "McKinley" is a flag ribbon consisting of 8 visible white stars on blue background, and 7 vertical red stripes and 6 vertical white stripes. The bottom of the flag is cut in an upside V shape. On the reverse side, the pin for attaching is visible. The black netting and flag are seen permanently attached to the pin, and no markings are visible.Collection
BechtelAcquisition
Accession
2010.1Source or Donor
Mr. BechtelAcquisition Method
Gift/PurchaseCredit Line
BECHTEL